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Blair Township approves pool-enclosure ordinance, multiple variances and project permits; several items tabled
Summary
At its Oct. 28 meeting the Board adopted Ordinance No. 2025-04 (pool enclosure exception), approved Brentwood stormwater grant and permit applications, conditionally approved the Ireland Lane development and several variances, approved the police manual and traffic-signal maintenance agreement, and tabled the Harker stormwater plan and managed-services agreements.
The Blair Township Board of Supervisors on Oct. 28 approved a package of routine and project-specific measures, including an ordinance update for swimming pool enclosures, grant and permit paperwork for a local stormwater project, multiple zoning variances and administrative items. Several technical plans and contract approvals were tabled pending additional information.
Key approvals and motions
- Ordinance No. 2025-04 (Swimming Pool Enclosures): Adopted after Solicitor review; the ordinance allows certain safety enclosures that meet Uniform Construction Code standards as exceptions to the Township pool-enclosure requirements. (Motion: Chairman Paul Amigh; Second: Supervisor Brad Germaux; outcome: approved, two yes votes.)
- Brentwood Stormwater Project: Engineer Eric Banks requested signatures on the LSA funding commitment letter and DEP permit applications; the Board approved signing the LSA grant application and the permit applications. Banks reported a pipe design change from 48" pipe to an elliptical pipe to increase flow and avoid utilities. (Approved.)
- Ireland Lane Pole Building Land Development Plan (Kandko, LLC): The Board approved a waiver to Ordinance No. 350-45B (curbs) and conditionally approved the land development and associated stormwater management plan pending all outstanding engineer comments and receipt of the Stormwater O&M Agreement. (Approved with conditions.)
- Police Department Policies and Procedures Manual: The Board approved an updated manual after Solicitor Fanelli returned it with minor edits; Chief Roger Peacock requested approval and both parties agreed on the version presented. (Approved.)
- Variances: The Board approved a ten-foot front-setback variance for Darla J. Fagans (2156 Reservoir Road) to allow a walkout landing and stairs, and approved a corrected variance for Scott and Lauren Trimarco (pole building at 1204 Robin Lane). (Approved.)
- Holding Tank Cleaning Contract (Robert Claar / Ken Wertz Hauling and Septic, Inc.): Approved to permit a holding tank consistent with the Sewage Facilities Act of 1966. (Approved.)
- Appointment: Lou Legory was approved as Assistant Road Foreman effective immediately; the Board discussed a possible pay increase but took no action on compensation.
- Contracts: The annual Kuharchik Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement was approved; the Managed Services Agreements review was tabled pending additional quotes.
Items tabled or pending
- Joel Harker Post Development Stormwater Management Plan (Penn-Dell Engineering): Tabled pending responses to outstanding engineering comments and additional information.
Administrative finance actions
- The Board approved September disbursements totaling $199,990.52 (payroll and fund disbursements detailed in the finance report) and acknowledged Treasury balances including a general fund balance of $2,222,712.55 and a specific service investment balance of $263,028.14. They also approved credit card statements totaling $2,789.71 across accounts cited.
Procedural note: Most motions were moved by Supervisor Brad Germaux and seconded by Chairman Paul Amigh; votes were recorded as passing with two yes votes. Supervisor Lou Lusk was noted as absent for the meeting.
What happens next: Conditional approvals require outstanding engineer comment resolution and submission of O&M documentation; tabled items will return when requested information is provided.
